Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

[sicklick]

Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

Hello,

I came across the object in the attached photographs a few years ago and have been unsuccessful in identifying it. I thought it might be from the Middle East, but I asked a person who works in Oman for his opinion and he did not recognize it. I have asked a few co-workers representing various ethnicities from around the world and have not had any luck.

The five small bowls rotate on the axis of the pentagram. The object shaped like a "spinning top laying on its side" rotates horizontally.

Thanks for your help in solving this mystery.

--john

 

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[vic910]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

Haven't a clue what it is, but it sure is cool!

vicki

 

[Mystro7]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

Possibly somekind of Mason artifact? They always have wierd,whacky, satanic kind of symbolism similar to that. I dont know, just tryin to help lol. It is pretty cool though.

 

[Steeler Fan]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

Possibly an holder for incense?

Steeler Fan

 

[rahrahmah]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

I'm going to put forth a vote that it is a centerpiece for a pagan alter, with the five cups for holding representations of the elements. (water, earth, air, fire, spirit). I've never personally seen a piece like that, but it seems very likely.

 

[Altiman]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

It seems to be a ceremonial object for the Muslam/Islam belief. Does the top part come off to pour into the small shot glasses?
http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa060401a.htm

Altiman

 

[Rich]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

as the post above said it looks of Muslim/jewish make,...
its a candle holder for holy days.......??

 

[tammahawk]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

very cool find, i have never seen anything even close to that and i read much about different religeons, let us all know what you find out, maybee write that catholic church they may be able to help you find out what it is,tammahawk

 

[searcher]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

looks like its made in India. dont know what for though...? its definitely not jewish!!!
sicklick; does it have any markings anywhere?? should be on the bottom of the base and/or on the cups..
could you get a close up of the leaves on the crescent?? are the cups hammered or turned kinda tells the age.. they look turned from these pics... any more info or pics would help...
H.frustratingH. searcher

 

[Monty]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

Not Masonic! Masonic symbols have moralistic or religious symbols that represent the goodness and virtues in life in spite of what some churches or non-masons might think. I are one! "2B1ask one"

 

[mattjd]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

Hi Sicklick. It looks like a peice of crap trinket made in India. If it has a line down the center suggesting it was manufacured you know it's crap. Matt

 

[cs1969]

Re: Pentagram & Half-Crescent Moon ?

My guess: The small cups could hold incense or candles.